DIVISION MANAGER

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　　DIVISION MANAGER

　　Salary

　　$114,010.52 - $117,039.78 Annually

　　Location

　　1200 Travis

　　Job Type

　　Full Time

　　Job Number

　　33171

　　Department

　　HOUSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT

　　Opening Date

　　01/24/2024

　　Description

　　Benefits

　　Questions

　　POSITION OVERVIEW

　　Applications accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED

　　Posting Number: PN# 33171

　　Division: OFFICE OF BUDGET & FINANCE

　　Reporting Location: 1200 TRAVIS, 17TH FL.

　　Workdays & Hours: MONDAY – FRIDAY; 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM*

　　*Subject to changeDESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

　　The Houston Police Department’s Grants Unit manages approximately $80M in federal, state, and foundation grants awarded for its law enforcement and community engagement operations. The ideal candidate will supervise, plan, coordinate, and monitor the implementation of HPD’s grants to ensure compliance with programmatic and fiscal requirements; research and identify grant sources and provide technical assistance in the writing and review of grant proposals. In addition, the ideal candidate will develop various management reports and serve as the primary liaison to effectively manage grant awards, financial policies and reporting, procedures, and systems.

　　RESPONSIBILITIES:

　　Compiles necessary information for the grant application process through collaboration with other employees, divisions, database research, and other fact-finding actions and meetings.

　　Manages, trains, develops, counsels and evaluates staff performance.

　　Assists in the design and implementation of special systems, plans and projects.

　　Establishes policies, procedures, guidelines and project schedules.

　　Researches, reviews and evaluates new data, reports, products and other information.

　　Acts as liaison to other departments, government agencies and private sector.

　　Establish review meetings with HPD divisions. Ensure timely submission of grant applications and financial reports.

　　Assists departments and general public in obtaining and explaining technical and non-technical information.

　　Develops and interprets codes, ordinances and specifications.

　　Drafts and reviews proposed contracts, correspondence, letters of agreements and amendments.

　　Develops and maintains master files on grants and paperwork connected to programs funded by grants.

　　Provides technical advice, consultation and support to departments and other agencies and groups.

　　Coordinates, prepares, and evaluates financial and management reports - such as progress reports, status reports, and budget reviews.

　　Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

　　All duties and responsibilities may not be included in the above job descriptions.

　　WORKING CONDITIONS

　　The position is physically comfortable; the individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc.

　　“Must be able to pass a criminal background check, obtain and maintain federally mandated security clearance where required.”

　　If applicable, the applicant’s past performance evaluations, past and present supervisory recommendations, and/or Internal Affairs complaint history will be reviewed and considered.

　　MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

　　EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

　　Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Engineering or a field closely related to activities of the division.

　　EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

　　Seven years of progressive professional experience closely related to the activities of the division are required, with at least three of the years in supervisory capacity.

　　A Master’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration or a field closely related to the activities of the division maybe substituted for two years of experience.

　　Directly related professional experience maybe substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.

　　LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

　　None.

　　PREFERENCES

　　Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.

　　GENERAL INFORMATION

　　SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED

　　None. Department may administer skills assessment test.

　　SAFETY IMPACT POSITION NO

　　SALARY INFORMATION

　　Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate’s qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.

　　Pay Grade 29

　　APPLICATION PROCEDURES

　　Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov.

　　To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or call (713-308-1228).

　　If you need special services or accommodations, call (713-308-1228). (TTY 7-1-1 )

　　If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627.

　　Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.

　　All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.

　　EEO Equal Employment Opportunity

　　The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

　　The city offers a competitive benefits program, including competitively priced health coverage and a defined contribution pension plan.

　　Benefits include:

　　• Medical

　　• Dental

　　• Vision

　　• Wellness

　　• Life insurance

　　• Long-term disability

　　• Retirement pension

　　• 457 deferred compensation plan

　　• Employee Assistance Program

　　• 10 days of vacation each year

　　• 10 city holidays, plus one floating holiday

　　• Flexible schedules

　　• Professional development opportunities

　　• Transportation/parking plan

　　• Section 125 pretax deductions

　　• Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan

　　• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account

　　For plan details, visit http://www.houstontx.gov/hr/benefits.html

　　01

　　What is the highest level of education you have obtained?

　　Less than a High School Diploma/GED

　　High School Diploma/GED

　　Associate's Degree

　　Bachelor's Degree

　　Master's Degree or Higher

　　02

　　If you answered that you have a college degree what was your field of study?

　　Business Administration

　　Accounting

　　Engineering

　　A field closely related

　　Non-related field of study

　　I do not have a degree

　　03

　　If you selected a college degree that is a closely related field or non-related; what field of study is your degree in. (See resume is not acceptable, if statement does not apply please insert N/A)

　　04

　　How many verifiable years of progressive professional experience closely related to the activities of the division do you possess?

　　Less than 5 years

　　5 to less than 7 years

　　7 to less than 9 years

　　9 to less than 11 years

　　11 years or more

　　No experience

　　05

　　How many years of supervisory experience do you have?

　　Less than 3 years

　　3 to 6 years

　　6 to 9 years

　　9 or more years

　　None of the above

　　06

　　Please describe your supervisory experience. Include type of work supervised, number of years of supervisory experience, and the size of team(s) managed, including the number of direct and indirect reports. (see resume is not acceptable, if statement does not apply please insert N/A).

　　07

　　Work setting experience (check all that apply):

　　Monitoring of various financial activities

　　Policies and procedures to manage budgets, programs and systems.

　　Analyzes and update various financial reports

　　Methodologies for creating and gathering data for various sources.

　　Drafts and reviews contracts and correspondences

　　Manages trains, develops, counsels and evaluates staff

　　None of the above

　　08

　　Which of the following to you have an intermediate or advance proficiency level in? (Check all that apply.)

　　SAP

　　Budprep

　　Advance knowledge of Excel (specifically advanced formulas, pivot tables, and charts.

　　Forecasting

　　Strong analytical skills

　　Grant Writing and/or Grant Management

　　State and/or Federal reporting

　　None of the above

　　09

　　Please describe your experience in applying for, writing and management of grants. Include the types of grants as well as direct responsibilities (see resume is not acceptable, if statement does not apply, please insert N/A).

　　10

　　Are you a veteran who served on active duty in the Armed Forces (United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard) for more than 90 consecutive days and received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions?

　　Yes

　　No

　　Required Question